Although an isolated cough every now and then is likely perfectly normal, cats do develop medical conditions that result in coughing, according to VCA Animal Hospitals. If you notice your cat coughs with a wet sound or he produces phlegm or sputum, or the coughing is severe or lasts for more than a few days, VCA recommends seeking veterinary assistance.

Coughing is often the result of inflammation, which occurs with a variety of health conditions—such as upper respiratory infections, parasites like heartworms, asthma or bronchitis and even lung tumors. Your vet will most likely need to perform bloodwork as well as chest radiographs (x-rays) to determine the cause of coughing in your cat.

When your cat is coughing or presenting with clinical signs of illness, the best plan is to take your sick cat to a veterinary hospital to be diagnosed and treated.

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What to expect?
When you and your pet arrive our hospital, you will be greeted by our friendly client service representatives. If you are not already in our client/patient computer system, you will be asked to complete a simple Client/Patient Information form. Our emergency technician will take a brief history and triage your pet’s condition. The veterinarian will see patients in accordance to the severity of their illness or injury. Depending on the case load, there may be a wait associate with your visit. A veterinarian will examine your pet and discuss recommended treatments or testing. An estimate of charges will be prepared for your approval and a signature is required to begin treatment. An initial payment is due at the time of hospitalization or the initiation of treatment and the balance is due upon discharge. You will leave with a copy of the exam report and your pet’s regular veterinarian will receive a copy of the complete medical record after each visit with us.

Specialty Care

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